Jackson County Bridge Report Card
Jackson County scores 94 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Jackson County, Georgia
Jackson County has 121 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.5% is above the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,950 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Jackson County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 94/100 (A). The county has 121 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,950 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 2.5% | 5.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.8% of measured traffic | 0.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 39 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 910,587 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 2.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 39 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 6,950 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Jackson County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. Pendergrass RD over Middle Oconee River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,500 | 1960 |
| New Cut Road over Walnut Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,020 | 1973 |
| Smith Overhead Rd. over Norfolk Southern Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 430 | 1986 |
| I-85 over Walnut Creek Trib | High traffic | Good | 61,700 | 1963 |
| I-85 N/b And S/b over Walnut Creek | High traffic | Good | 61,700 | 2022 |
| I-85 N/b And S/b over Csx Railroad | High traffic | Good | 61,700 | 2022 |
| I-85 N/b And S/b over Middle Oconee River | High traffic | Good | 61,700 | 2022 |
| I-85 over Gravelly Creek | High traffic | Good | 54,300 | 1963 |
| I-85 (sr 403) over North Oconee River | High traffic | Good | 54,300 | 2024 |
| I-85 (sr 403) over CR 296 Ridgeway Ch Road | High traffic | Good | 50,700 | 2024 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.